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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.18, 7,307.31 and 2,937.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.18, 7,307.31 and 2,937.33 is: 4,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.18 : 7,307.31 = 2,937.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.18/7,307.31 = 2,937.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.18x = 7,307.31 × 2,937.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.18x = 21,463,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,980.88/5,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.49

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